CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist & Clinical and Safeguarding Lead

CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist & Clinical and Safeguarding Lead

We are seeking an experienced full‑time CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood and provide senior medical cover on Mulberry ward, a 12‑bedded CAMHS Intensive Support service for young people who require inpatient care within a robust and therapeutic setting.

As the Responsible Clinician at Mulberry Ward, you will also serve as the CAMHS Clinical & Safeguarding Lead for the Cygnet Group.

The service delivers tailored treatment packages in a safe, age‑appropriate environment to reduce the risk of harm to self and others by improving their mental health. Your expertise will drive life‑changing treatment, supported by a Specialty Doctor and a first‑class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologists and occupational therapists.

At Cygnet, you will enjoy professional development, travel and leisure discounts, and a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you both in and out of work.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Mulberry Ward.
• Act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users.
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment.
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical audits.
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service.
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers hearings & attend hearings.
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required.
• Maintain good patient records.
• Ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager.
• Communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.
• Attend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to the professional standards for CPD as set out by the GMC, the Department of Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Contribute to Telephone On call rota (dependent on the needs of the region).

Benefits

• Salary up to £180,000 per year for Consultant Psychiatrist (depending on experience).
• Additional £16,000 per year for CAMHS Clinical and Safeguarding Lead.
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service.
• 5 days study leave, study budget and in‑house CPD/peer group programme.
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Research opportunities to publish in the Cygnet Journal and join the Cygnet Research & Development Group.
• Teaching opportunities including medical students, the Cygnet Portfolio Pathway programme and MRCPsych programme.
• Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives.
• Company funded cash plan with a benefit allowance of up to £1,000 per annum, covering free physiotherapy, osteopaths, optical, dental, consultations, scans, and prescriptions.
• Gym discounts across the UK, free online fitness classes with ClassPass, nutritional programmes and fitness consultations.
• Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card.
• Free meals, on‑site parking and EAP support.
• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24‑hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy.
• Electric car scheme.
• Additional salary supplement of £16,000 per annum when acting as CAMHS Clinical & Safeguarding Lead.

Qualifications & experience

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR/Portfolio Pathway), Section 12 and AC Status.
• Experienced & knowledgeable in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act, Code of Practice, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity.
• A first‑rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes.
• Committed to continued professional development.
• Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check; an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary

£180,000 per year (DOE) + £16,000 per annum for CAMHS Clinical & Safeguarding Lead.

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